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John Thune

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John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has been a prominent figure in national politics, focusing on issues such as immigration enforcement, border security, and federal worker compensation. He has played a significant role in shaping Republican policy in Congress and has been involved in various legislative initiatives throughout his tenure.

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Mar 20, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin) and the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Wicker). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Wicker) would have voted ``nay.'' The…

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Mar 20, 2024

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows…

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Mar 20, 2024

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 97 Ex.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Butler Cantwell…

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Mar 20, 2024

we have heard some concerning statements on Israel in recent days from leading Democrats. Last Thursday, the Democratic leader came to the floor to deliver a speech in which he took the extraordinary step of calling for a regime change in…

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Mar 20, 2024

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin). The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 98 Ex.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Butler Cantwell Cardin…

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Mar 19, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin), and the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch). The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall…

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Mar 14, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Boozman), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines), the Senator from Oklahoma…

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Mar 14, 2024

President Biden released his budget on Monday, and, predictably, it was filled with the same old, tired, tax- and-spending proposals--so much spending and so many taxes. All told, the President's budget raises taxes by a staggering $5…

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Mar 14, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Boozman), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines), the Senator from Oklahoma…

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Mar 12, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell), the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Sullivan), and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). The result was announced--yeas 63, nays 31, as follows…

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Mar 12, 2024

President Biden came to Congress on Thursday night to deliver the State of the Union Address. And, unfortunately, it was exactly what you might expect from the President: the same old tired tax-and- spend proposals, a far-left agenda, and…

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Mar 12, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Mississippi (Mrs. Hyde-Smith) and the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Kennedy). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 52, nays 44, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 87 Ex.] YEAS--52…

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Mar 12, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Mississippi (Mrs. Hyde-Smith) and the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Kennedy). The result was announced--yeas 55, nays 41, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 86 Ex.] YEAS--55 Baldwin…

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Mar 12, 2024

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Sullivan). The result was announced--yeas 51, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 90 Ex.] YEAS--51 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Butler Cantwell Cardin…

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Mar 12, 2024

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Virginia.

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Mar 11, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Mississippi (Mrs. Hyde-Smith), and the Senator from…

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Mar 8, 2024

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt). The result was announced--yeas 45, nays 52, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 78 Leg.] YEAS--45 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Budd Capito Cassidy Cornyn…

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Mar 8, 2024

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 63, nays 35, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 79 Leg.] YEAS--63 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Boozman Brown Butler…

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Mar 8, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), the Senator from Lousiana (Mr…

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Mar 8, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Romney), the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vance)…

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Mar 8, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso) and the Senator from Utah (Mr. Romney). The result was announced--yeas 75, nays 22, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 84 Leg.] YEAS--75 Baldwin Bennet…

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Mar 8, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), and the Senator from Utah (Mr. Romney). The result was announced--yeas 32, nays 64, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

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Mar 8, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: The Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), and the Senator from Utah (Mr. Romney). The result was announced--yeas 37, nays 59, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

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Mar 8, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: The Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), and the Senator from Utah (Mr. Romney). Further, if present and voting: The Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso)…

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Mar 7, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lujan). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Republican whip.

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